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Colin Cerniglia

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Colin Cerniglia is an Amazon bestselling author, co-host of the "2 Jocks and a Schlub" podcast from Blue Wire, and a contributor to The Charlotte Observer. With a deep passion for baseball and college football, he offers extensive knowledge and enthusiasm to his writing. Colin resides in Charlotte, NC, with his wife and two daughters.

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MLB, College Football

Juan Soto's bat speed decline threatens Mets' $765 million investment

Juan Soto's bat has slowed by 2.4 mph this season, and that seemingly small number is threatening to turn the Mets' $765 million investment into baseball's most expensive disappointment.

Cubs are crushing pitchers with patience at the plate

In an era of max-effort pitching and uppercut swings, the Cubs are choosing a different approach: patience.

Terrible start exposes cracks in foundation for Braves

The long-term gamble by the Atlanta Braves on young talent is backfiring. An 0-5 start has exposed the risk of locking in players too early, leaving the team vulnerable to injuries, suspensions and sudden declines in performance.

New Giants QB Russell Wilson should take playbook from a Hall of Famer

Russell Wilson arrives in New York with more than experience — he carries a blueprint created by Kurt Warner, the Hall of Famer who once turned the Giants’ fortunes around.

Orioles GM talks big, delivers less while AL East rivals reload

The Baltimore Orioles' remarkable turnaround from 115-loss embarrassment to American League contender is now at risk.

What to know about Stephen Curry's groundbreaking role at his alma mater

In a move that shatters the traditional boundary between professional and collegiate sports, Stephen Curry has engineered a homecoming that could reshape the future of college athletics.

Father Time catches Yankees ace Gerrit Cole at career crossroads

Warning signs emerged last spring when elbow discomfort sidelined the six-time All-Star.

Yankees need SS Anthony Volpe's trajectory to mirror Hall of Famer's

As the defending AL champions scramble to patch holes in their lineup, the club desperately needs their young shortstop to transform from prospect to star.

Mr. Fix-it: How three-time MVP Mike Trout plans to change his game

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout knows what has gone wrong. He’s chasing too much, striking out more and walking less — far from the disciplined hitter who once terrorized pitchers.

Powerful MLB owner pushes salary floor, igniting CBA talks

That negotiations are making headlines in February — before spring training is in full swing — says plenty about the tensions simmering beneath the surface.

Red Sox leadership drops the ball on third base chaos

Third baseman Rafael Devers has every right to be furious.

After quiet offseason, Orioles counting on former top prospect to break out

The 21-year-old former No. 1 pick isn’t just under pressure to improve — he’s expected to help lift a team fighting to regain its footing.

Championship-pedigree coach reportedly joining Penn State

Stan Drayton isn’t chasing a job. He’s choosing one — one that brings him back to the elite ranks of college football after a 9-25 tenure leading Temple.

Power surge could also supercharge rising Rockies star's bank account

Coors Field has long been a hitter’s paradise, but Colorado outfielder Brenton Doyle’s surge at the plate is a product of more than the thin air in the Mile High City.

Report: Notre Dame to lure key coach from Penn State

Notre Dame has moved quickly after its CFP victory over Penn State, reportedly adding a major acquisition to its staff.

MLB players poised for impactful 2025 comebacks

If these familiar faces can replicate their past performances, they’ll provide the spark their teams need to turn the page on injury-plagued seasons and chase their championship dreams.

MLB's new Brazilian baseball academy launches pathway to the pros

MLB has partnered with the Brazilian baseball federation in an effort to provide opportunity and grow the game.

21-year-old Tampa Bay Rays 3B could be MLB's breakout star of 2025

Fresh off an MVP run in the Dominican Winter League, Junior Caminero has the hitting prowess that could help rejuvenate the Tampa Bay Rays.

Penn State reportedly finalizing deal for big-time DC replacement

Penn State is making a statement ahead of the 2025 season. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the Nittany Lions are set to hire Jim Knowles as their next defensive coordinator. 

Why Penn State faces hugely pivotal 2025 season

Penn State, which hasn’t held the No. 1 spot in any poll this century, is already in the white-hot spotlight this offseason. 

Free-spending Dodgers highlight MLB's great divide

The Los Angeles Dodgers' projected 2025 payroll could fund the entire rosters of the Athletics, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago White Sox and Miami Marlins combined.

What Penn State must do to fill vacant defensive coordinator spot

Tom Allen's departure on Tuesday to Clemson marked Penn State's third defensive coordinator exit since 2021.

Black head coaches to make history in CFP semifinal showdown

The Orange Bowl lights will blaze against Miami's night sky as James Franklin and Marcus Freeman pace the sidelines Thursday, both focused on the same goal.

The five most memorable games in Penn State-Notre Dame football rivalry

Thursday's Orange Bowl, which is serving as a College Football Playoff semifinal, will pit two historic programs against each other.

Is Lawrence Butler the next big thing for the A's?

In a season when A’s fans watched their team slip further into uncertainty, Lawrence Butler emerged as a reason to believe better days are coming.